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Chalcedony and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.703.28-3.335
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chalcedony and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Clinohedrite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Chalcedony and Clinohedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chalcedony and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.